ATI LPN
COPD Patient Care Question Questions
Question 1 of 5
When teaching parents about sickle cell disease, the nurse should tell them that their child's anemia is caused by
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Sickle cell anemia results from increased RBC destruction (hemolysis) outpacing production.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client with active tuberculosis who has a history of noncompliance. Which of the following actions by the nurse would represent appropriate care for this client?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Weekly visits enable directly observed therapy (DOT), ensuring compliance in TB treatment.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is caring for a 5 year-old child whose left leg is in skeletal traction. Which of the following activities would be an appropriate diversional activity?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Hand-held games suit a child in traction, avoiding leg movement while engaging them.
Question 4 of 5
A client who is terminally ill has been receiving high doses of an opioid analgesic for the past month. As death approaches and the client becomes unresponsive to verbal stimuli, what orders would the nurse expect from the health care provider?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Maintaining pain control is ethical; responsiveness doesn't alter the need for analgesia.
Question 5 of 5
A newborn presents with a pronounced cephalhematoma following a birth in the posterior position. Which nursing diagnosis should guide the plan of care?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Cephalhematoma is benign but alarming; addressing parental anxiety is key.